Never harm a praying mantis, you could get in big trouble.” But is that really the law… or just playground mythology?

The European mantis (Mantis religiosa) or praying mantis is a species of praying mantis native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. The praying mantis was introduced in North America at the end of the 19th ...

Is it a stunning pink orchid in bloom or a cunning predator lying in wait? The orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) may look like a flower, but it’s actually an insect! It’s one of the most beautiful ...

Siblings walking along the coast of the Isle of Wight found an “elusive” predator, a mantis shrimp, “tangled in seagrass.” Google Street View August 2024 ...